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Kairouan, Tunisia 🇹🇳
#1503
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Nomad Score:
55%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Kairouan is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in local apartments or guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and fresh options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap, but limited in frequency.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but affordable local cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; prices are low but facilities limited.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Tunisian Dinar is moderately stable but subject to occasional fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent; fiber is limited.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very few or no dedicated coworking spaces in Kairouan.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
40%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Kairouan is not a known hotspot for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slower pace, suitable for work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment but some urban pollution present.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas have litter and less maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is average; occasional dust and pollution from traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited entertainment for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters; can be very hot in peak summer.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in many accommodations but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; mostly hot summers and mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; some traffic and market noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
88%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with UNESCO sites and traditional markets.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural sites and desert landscapes but limited outdoor recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French locally, but limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences focused on history and crafts.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Traditional Tunisian cuisine is flavorful and affordable; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy Mediterranean diet common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+1 time zone works well for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market for remote work is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Lack of formal coworking spaces affects quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available but limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Low but growing interest in crypto; limited infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Tunis, about 3 hours away; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no metro or tram.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect to other cities but schedules are limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not optimized for freelancers or digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for nomads in Kairouan.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms may require caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some cultural conservatism exists.